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Patients associations – France Psoriasis Today patients wish to be well-informed about treatments options, especially with a condition such as psoriasis. An informed patient is an empowered patient and clearly we still need help and must continue to focus on information and develop even further in our future strategic work. The WHO psoriasis resolution, points out the need for multilateral efforts to promote and improve human health, providing access to treatment and health care education, so this should be definitely a priority. It is a quite common disease which also carries with it an extensive physical, psychological and socioeconomic burden, there are still many gaps in the understanding of the disease itself and its management. Patient’s organisations need support for : Educating the patient about treatment options Educating and supporting patient to better manage their psoriasis in daily life Educating patients about psoriasis as a serious, inflammatory, noncommunicable disease Educating policy makers about psoriasis and its socioeconomic and psychosocial impact Educating the General Public (non communicable disease, non psychological disease)